The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has called for an urgent meeting in Dubai, set to take place on Sunday and Monday, to finalize the schedule and other crucial details for the upcoming Asia Cup. The tournament is scheduled to run from August 31 to September 17 of this year.

The meeting will be chaired by ACC President Jay Shah and will involve representatives from all member countries. Currently, PCB officials are attending ICC meetings in Durban, South Africa, and will subsequently travel to Dubai for discussions with ACC representatives.

In addition to finalizing the schedule, the ACC members will also address matters related to television rights and logistical arrangements for the tournament.

The Asia Cup will follow a hybrid model, with the first four matches hosted in Pakistan and the remaining matches held in Sri Lanka. The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan is expected to take place in Dambulla, Sri Lanka, while Pakistan’s only home match against Nepal is likely to be held in Lahore. The other three matches in Pakistan will feature Afghanistan against Bangladesh, Bangladesh against Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka against Afghanistan.

The participating teams, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, will compete in a total of 13 ODI matches. These teams have been divided into two groups, with Group A comprising Pakistan, India, and Nepal, and Group B consisting of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.